Good Day
Lafayette
Monday, August 4th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado regulators have approved Xcel Energy’s plan to join a market where power is bought one day in advance — a step aimed at making electricity flow better. Two of the three PUC members backed the plan, though some consumer groups and officials worry that high costs may slow the shift to a fully organized market. Colorado Hometown Weekly
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Vitalant Blood Drive
10 AM - 2 PM — Lafayette Public Library — Walk-ins welcome — Donate blood and help save lives at this local drive by Vitalant.
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Art Night Out
5-9 p.m. — Festival Plaza — Free entry — Engage with local artisans and enjoy live performances under the summer sky.
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Lafayette Colorado Farmers Market — Star Acres Flower Farm
9 AM – 1 PM — Lafayette Colorado Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover fresh flowers and meet local growers at this vibrant market.
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Bourbon, Blues, & Grooves with Ghost Town Blues Band
6:30-10 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — Free admission — Experience high-energy modern blues with a Memphis flair from the acclaimed Ghost Town Blues Band.
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Picnic on the Plaza
12-1 p.m. — Festival Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a picnic with live music featuring Laurie & Lorrie on the lawn.
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Live Well Love Yourself: A Self-Care Meetup
1-2:30 p.m. — Waneka Lake Park — Free entry — Connect with the community while learning self-care practices in a serene environment.
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26th Annual Lafayette Peach Festival
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Old Town Lafayette on Public Road — Free entry — Celebrate Palisade peaches with culinary delights and local vendors at this beloved community festival.
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Lafayette Farmers Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Lafayette Colorado Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore local flowers and meet friendly vendors at this vibrant community market.
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Playback Concert
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — Free admission — Experience the dynamic sounds of Colorado's supergroup Playback featuring Heather Love.
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Boogie Machine 70s Disco Party
Doors 6-6:30 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — $15-$35 — Get ready to dance to all the Disco era hits with the energetic Boogie Machine tribute band.
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